Although most Everton supporters were positive on Twitter regarding the club’s news, there were fans that questioned the point of the transfer, pointing to the manager’s “long-ball policy” and how Tosun would benefit from that.

Bet he can't wait. 29% possession and long ball football. Playing an 8-0-2 formation. Rooney left back Sigurðsson right back. #TheBigSamWay

It was earlier confirmed today by Sam Allardyce himself, that all that was left to be done in order to complete the signing of the German-born Turkish international, were personal terms and a medical.

The Toffees manager also suggested that the 26-year-old striker’s deal could be completed with enough time to register the star for Friday night’s FA Cup showdown against arch-rivals Liverpool – and what a debut that could be.

“We’ve agreed a deal and are at the stage of personal terms. Hopefully, we might be able to get him registered in time to play in the cup,” said Allardyce in The Sun.

However, Allardyce may opt to spare his new signing from what is sure to be a tense affair and instead give Tosun his debut against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday.

Everton are the second-lowest scoring side in the Premier League’s top ten but with Tosun on board, they will hope to change all that.

Tosun has scored eight goals in 25 appearances for Turkey, and has eight in 16 Super Lig games this season for Besiktas.